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Ackattack · 06-27-2007, 01:29 PM

I have had a floor shifter for some time, but would like to go back to a column shift.

Can you make a column shifter work with all 4 gears of a 700R4? Also, can you get a new indicator that shows 4 positions and looks factory?

**SactoJim** · 06-27-2007, 01:35 PM

Yes & yes.

I used a Lokar shift linkage for mine, but I think you can modify stock linkage to work. I got my indicator from the Truck & Car Shop.

project1971 · 06-27-2007, 01:42 PM

that is where i got mine too, i think they are on sale,showed $7 on site and in the cart they were $4 so i bought 2!

1970shortbed · 06-27-2007, 02:12 PM

i changed the whole steering column out of the truck i got my tranny out of

i got everything out of the same truck and changed it to tilt wheels

also was able to put my wiper on/off switch on the column and also hooked up cruise control to

so find your self a truck that has the whole setup and get it all

Ackattack · 06-27-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970shortbed

i changed the whole steering column out of the truck i got my tranny out of

i got everything out of the same truck and changed it to tilt wheels

also was able to put my wiper on/off switch on the column and also hooked up cruise control to

so find your self a truck that has the whole setup and get it all

that would be nice, but I don't want the ignition switch on the column. I'll figure it out!

piecesparts · 06-27-2007, 04:13 PM

I took my GM column shift and linkage and made it workwith a 700R4 without a lot of work. Let the tranny detents do your work for you and install the plastic OD shift indicator and all is well. Be sure to align the shift points with the different detents.

bdozeraz · 06-27-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

I took my GM column shift and linkage and made it workwith a 700R4 without a lot of work. Let the tranny detents do your work for you and install the plastic OD shift indicator and all is well. Be sure to align the shift points with the different detents.

That's all I did. I just loosened the linkage and adjusted it to line it up with the detents. I also mooved the linkage pivit pin down on the frame back to line up with the linkage on the transmission. I haven't bothered to change the indicator. It lines up with drive when it is in overdrive. L1 drops down below L1 on the indicator.

Ackattack · 06-27-2007, 04:59 PM

Ok, sounds good. Good to know that it's easily posible.

I took the column shifter off about 5 years ago and the parts are long gone, but I got another column I can use.

**JMac11** · 06-28-2007, 09:49 AM

How about a link for the Truck and Car shop???

jhow66 · 06-28-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JMac11

How about a link for the Truck and Car shop???

www.truckandcarshop.com

Orange · 06-28-2007, 11:56 AM

I bought one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLIS...temZ8035133062

Looks really nice. I would recommend it.

DLB

06-27-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	column shift for 700R4 I have had a floor shifter for some time, but would like to go back to a column shift. Can you make a column shifter work with all 4 gears of a 700R4? Also, can you get a new indicator that shows 4 positions and looks factory? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-27-2007, 01:35 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: column shift for 700R4 Yes & yes. I used a Lokar shift linkage for mine, but I think you can modify stock linkage to work. I got my indicator from the Truck & Car Shop. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

06-27-2007, 01:42 PM	#3
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: column shift for 700R4 that is where i got mine too, i think they are on sale,showed $7 on site and in the cart they were $4 so i bought 2! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

06-27-2007, 02:12 PM	#4
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: column shift for 700R4 i changed the whole steering column out of the truck i got my tranny out of i got everything out of the same truck and changed it to tilt wheels also was able to put my wiper on/off switch on the column and also hooked up cruise control to so find your self a truck that has the whole setup and get it all

06-27-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: column shift for 700R4 I took my GM column shift and linkage and made it workwith a 700R4 without a lot of work. Let the tranny detents do your work for you and install the plastic OD shift indicator and all is well. Be sure to align the shift points with the different detents.

06-27-2007, 04:59 PM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: column shift for 700R4 Ok, sounds good. Good to know that it's easily posible. I took the column shifter off about 5 years ago and the parts are long gone, but I got another column I can use. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-28-2007, 09:49 AM	#9
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: column shift for 700R4 How about a link for the Truck and Car shop???

06-28-2007, 11:56 AM	#11
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: column shift for 700R4 I bought one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLIS...temZ8035133062 Looks really nice. I would recommend it. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.



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